It gives me great pleasure to write my first Headteacher's Report for The Briggensians' newsletter. In the short time I have been here I have come to appreciate what a unique school Sir John Nelthorpe is. I look forward to meeting many of you at the Annual Dinner in March.
The examination results last summer were very pleasing. The Key Stage 3 results achieved by year 9 pupils were exceptional. The percentages of pupils at Level 5 and above were English 84%, Mathematics, 78% and Science 81%. When seen against the Local Education Authority results of English 60%, Mathematics 65% and Science 68% it can be seen how very impressive the results are. Pupils and staff worked hard to do so well and should be commended for their efforts.
The number of sixteen year old students achieving 5 or more GCSE passes at grades A*-C was 57%. This is encouraging as the target was 52% for the year group. 96.7% of the students achieved 5 or more A*-G grades and over 98% of the students achieved at least one good grade at GCSE. This again demonstrates that Sir John Nelthorpe School achieves the best possible results for all students. Many of the students have retumed to the Brigg Sixth Form.
The A level results also continue to be very good. Nine subject areas recorded a 100% pass rate. 86% of the students passed at least one A level. The A to C pass rate was 50%. All students who left the Brigg Sixth Form last summer secured places on the further education courses they had hoped for.
The school buildings continue to be a challenge. The refurbishment of the boarding house for use by the Sixth Form, Mathematics Department and the Special Needs Department is complete. This was opened by Dave Brittain at the end of the summer term and has become a great asset as the requirement for teaching space increases due to the popularity of the school.
The sporting tradition of the school goes from strength to strength. There have been many successes for individuals and at team level. There have been competitions between students still at the school and Briggensians Teams. Several more are planned for the near future. I look forward to being invited to present prizes and enjoy the social aspects of such events!
The national shortage of teachers has made the recruitment of new staff a challenging experience. Luckily I have inherlted a very professional staff both teaching and nonteaching who have great expertise and loyalty to the school. The vacancies that have been advertised have attracted quality applicants.
